SAG-AFTRA Strike Ending After Agreement Is Reached With Studios
HOLLYWOOD—It was announced on Wednesday, November 8, after almost 4 months, SAG-AFRTRA reached a deal with studios after being on strike since July 12. The current work stoppage would end on Thursday, November 9 at 12:01 a.m. The new contract will be in effect for 3 years and was approved unanimously by the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical committee.
“In a unanimous vote...
Actor Alan Ruck Crashes Truck Into Rafflo’s Pizzeria
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—“Succession” actor Alan Ruck, 67, crashed his Rivian truck into the building of Raffalo’s Pizza at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard on Tuesday, October 31. It was reported via the Citizen App that a 911 call was made at 9:16 p.m.
According to reports, the actor’s vehicle rear-ended a vehicle at a traffic light, struck...
“General Hospital” Star Tyler Christopher Dead At 50
HOLLYWOOD—It was announced on Tuesday, October 31, that Tyler Christopher who starred as Nikolas Cassadine on the ABC soap opera “General Hospital” died at his San Diego apartment after suffering from a cardiac arrest episode.
News about Christopher's passing was announced by his "GH" co-star Maurice Benard via his Instagram page. Benard portrays Sonny Corinthos on the soap opera.
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“Friends” Star Matthew Perry Dead At 54
PACIFIC PALISADES—Actor Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom “Friends” died on Saturday, October 28 at his home. TMZ first reported the news indicating that Perry’s death may have been an accidental drowning, but no official cause of death has been disclosed.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office indicated on Sunday, October 29,...
“Shaft” Star Richard Roundtree Dies
LOS ANGELES/HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, October 24, it was announced that actor Richard Roundtree, known for his role in the 1971 film “Shaft” died at the age of 81. The actor died from pancreatic cancer at his Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends on October 23, his manager Patrick McMinn disclosed. It was reported that Roundtree was diagnosed 2 months...
“Three’s Company’s” Star Suzanne Somers Dies
HOLLYWOOD—Actress Suzanne Somers, who was the star of the hit ABC comedy series “Three’s Company” died on Saturday, October 14. Somers was 76. Her publicist, R. Couri Hay, first broke to the news to Page Six. She died at her Palm Springs home surrounded by family and friends. Somers had been battling breast cancer for a series of years....
“The Traitors” Season 2 Cast Revealed
HOLLYWOOD—This was the reality competition series in 2023 that blew my socks off and I literally binge-watched in a single day. It was “The Traitors.” It was so riveting and so exciting that I couldn’t believe more people didn’t know about this series. There is a reason so many people were fascinated with the gameplay by “Survivor” legend Cirie...
Soap Opera Alum Billy Miller Dead At 43
AUSTIN, TX—The soap opera community is mourning the loss of one of their members as it was announced on Sunday, September 17 that “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital” alum Billy Miller died at the age of 43 on September 15 in Austin, Texas. An exact cause of death for Miller has not been announced, but it...
2023 “Dancing With The Stars” Cast Unveiled
HOLLYWOOD—After months of teasing the full cast for the upcoming season of the 2023 reality competition “Dancing With the Stars” it was FINALLY released on Wednesday, September 13. We knew back in July that “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix who was part of the Scandoval that rocked reality TV would be competing on the dance floor.
Earlier this week it...
2023 MTV Video Music Awards Recap
NEW JERSEY—I will be honest I was not eager to watch the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards which unfolded on Tuesday, September 12. Yes, a Tuesday of all days, what in the hell was MTV thinking. You have far more interesting content airing on Tuesdays then a music awards ceremony that lost plenty of is luster nearly 10 years...